2015-2020 Kovatch Mobile Equipment Rear LED Lights Too Bright

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August 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V487000 Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108 The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V487 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 38   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial … Read more

Telma Braking Mechanism May Separate from Vehicle – 2011 & 2013-2020 KME Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 & 2017-2018 Predator, & 2014 KME Commercial Cab/Chassis Firetrucks

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June 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V341000 Telma Braking Mechanism May Separate from Vehicle A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V341 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected 107   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain … Read more

Corrosion on Battery Studs – 2016-2020 KME Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, & 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis Vehicles

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April 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V192000 Corrosion on Battery Studs An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V192 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 678   … Read more

Flashlight Battery Pack May Explode – 2015-2020 KME Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, & 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA Emergency Response Vehicles

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January 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V051000 Flashlight Battery Pack May Explode A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V051 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 41   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS … Read more

Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated – 2017 & 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices

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January 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V006000 Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated If the swing drive’s internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V006 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 6   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. … Read more